November 2017
According to the Office of National Statistics, in September 2017 the average weekly spending online was £1.2 billion; an increase of 14% compared with September 2016. This accounts for approximately 17% of all retail spending. You may think that...
October 2017
By implementing a tailored SEO strategy to your business you can expect to see effective results providing a return on your investment. Here’s a list of 5 reasons why your business should consider investing in SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)....
October 2017
6 simple tips for successful networking Successful networking is often misunderstood, striking fear into some, and with others, they see it as an excuse to shout about themselves from the rooftops. Whether you are a small business, a creative professional...
October 2017
School Website Design Websites are a challenge for any school. It’s hard to find the time to consider a school’s web presence. There are so many other pressing issues to focus on. We’ve worked with colleges, schools and nurseries,...
October 2017
As we look back on our 15th year of business, it’s been busy times for Web Design Newcastle agency Urban River. We’ve had 12 successful new website launches this year so far, so we thought we’d share the news.....
October 2017
Should it be part of your marketing mix? One of the latest social media networks to skyrocket to success, Snapchat is a serious competitor for Instagram and other image based apps. Brands are starting to take more interest in...
September 2017
Ecommerce websites – tips on which colour to use to ensure sales We know colour is important when designing ecommerce websites – but just how important is it? It can account for up to 85% of the reason why people...
September 2017
A guide to using stock imagery A lot of us use stock imagery for our website (ourselves included) but let’s be honest – we would all rather have an image bank of our own photos to choose from. However,...
September 2017
Voice search strategy – top tips Do you have a voice search strategy? If you’re reading this, you probably don’t! And who could blame you – when was the last time you asked Siri for anything? Probably when Siri...